Herbert Menges

Herbert Menges (1902-1972) was born in Hove into a musical family – elder sister Isolde was a noted violinist and quartet leader. Menges started on the violin but became a sterling pianist and composer, although his conducting took over his career, especially in the theatre and opera house. He founded the orchestra in Brighton and worked with many British ensembles, but EMI used him mainly as a concerto accompanist.